Day: January 18, 2026
Overnight, following their withdrawal from the west bank of the Euphrates River, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) allegedly detonated two bridges which cross into Raqqa, in an attempt to halt the ongoing advance by the Syrian Army.
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NPR News: 01-18-2026 4AM EST
The under-16 social media ban debate
An inquest found social media content contributed “more than minimally” to Molly’s death. Since then Ian has campaigned for greater safety online. So why is Ian opposed to a ban for under 16s?
Laura and Paddy in the Newscast studio to discuss the arguements for and against, and why there seems to be increasing support for the idea in British politics.
We also look at what’s happened in Australia, which introduced a ban last year. introduced a ban, Kemi Badenoch has come out to say that if she were in government the Conservative party would follow suit. Since then, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said “all options are on the table” when it comes to protecting young people online.
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🎥 WATCH: Our troops have completed a two month mission in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah’s entrenchment.
Operating on the ground, they collected intelligence, located enemy infrastructure, directed fire, and supported ground & aerial forces in dismantling Hezbollah terror sites and neutralizing operatives.
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— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) Jan 18, 2026
